[Press Release] : Severe weather possible in Boone County

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Contact: Scott Smith, Public Information Officer, or Zim Schwartze,
Interim OEM Director - (573) 874-7400 

Severe weather possible in Boone County

COLUMBIA, MO (August 3, 2009) - Information from the National Weather
Service (NWS) indicates that a round of severe thunderstorms could be
possible in Columbia and Boone County tonight. With that potential, the
Office of Emergency Management (OEM) advises residents to keep updated
on the latest weather information through the day. 

“The National Weather Service says this evening’s thunderstorms
could bring up to golf ball-sized hail, high winds and heavy rain,”
says Interim OEM Director Zim Schwartze. “Our office encourages
everyone to stay informed of the latest weather information, by tuning
to local media and having a NOAA weather radio in your building. By
keeping updated on weather information, you can be ready before the
storm approaches.” 

In the event of severe weather, the Office of Emergency Management will
implement a Storm Spotter Activation System, in which trained spotters
will be sent to areas where storms are having an impact. The work of
those trained spotters can give critical advance warning when storms
threaten Columbia and Boone County. Storm damage reports can be called
in to the OEM non-emergency line at 442-6131.

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